Audiomack Is Now Available On Apple CarPlay
Audiomack has announced its availability on Apple CarPlay, allowing users to access the streaming service directly from their car's dashboard.
The integration enables listeners...
Universal Music Group Announces €500 Million Share Buyback Program
Universal Music Group has announced its first ever share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to €500 million of the company's own shares....
WIPO Launches AI Infrastructure Interchange for Technical Dialogue on IP
The World Intellectual Property Organization has launched the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Interchange, a new initiative designed to facilitate expert dialogue on intellectual property and...
Spotify Introduces Artist Profile Protection to Combat AI Deepfakes
Spotify has begun testing a new feature called Artist Profile Protection, designed to give artists control over what releases appear on their profiles.
The...
Apple Music Expands Concert Discovery Across Apps and Platforms
Apple Music has rolled out a series of concert discovery features across its ecosystem, integrating live event information into Apple Music, Shazam, Maps, Photos,...
Livespot360 Executives Make Case for Technology as Key to Unlocking Africa’s $20 Billion Creative...
As global demand for African content continues to rise, industry executives are emphasizing that infrastructure and technology must evolve alongside creative output to ensure...
Deezer Launches Deezer for Business to Bundle Streaming Tech, AI Detection for Partners
Deezer has unveiled a consolidated business-to-business offering under the banner Deezer for Business, bundling its licensed music catalog, streaming technology, and proprietary AI detection...
Sony Removes 135,000 AI Deepfakes From Streaming Services
Sony Music Group has removed more than 135,000 AI-generated deepfake tracks impersonating its artists from streaming platforms, the company announced, as industry leaders debate...
Sub-Saharan Africa Recorded Music Revenues Jump 15.2% to $120 Million, IFPI Reports
Global recorded music revenues grew by 6.4% to reach $31.7 billion in 2025, marking the eleventh consecutive year of growth, according to data released...
Free tiers bring music to millions in Africa; why does the industry think they’re...
Afrikona Opinion is a series featuring perspectives from industry leaders shaping the global music business.
In this edition, Charlie Kaplan, Vice President of Product at...
